BANEPA: The number of people confirmed to have dengue in Kavrepalanchok has reached 32.
According to the latest data released by the Public Health Office, dengue infection was confirmed in 32 people in the district between July 17 and September 17.
Public Health Officer Shishir Pudasaini said the highest number of cases has been recorded in Banepa Municipality and Panchkhal Municipality, with 13 cases each. Three new cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours—one each in Panchkhal Municipality, Namobuddha Municipality and Mandandeupur Municipality.
Dhulikhel and Panauti municipalities, as well as Bhumlu, Roshi, Temal, Khanikhola, Bethanchowk, Mahabharat and Chaurideurali rural municipalities, have not reported any dengue cases so far, according to Public Health Office Information Officer Dipendra Kaji Shrestha.
In the previous fiscal year, 59 people in Kavrepalanchok were confirmed to have dengue. Shrestha said the monsoon season creates favorable conditions for mosquito breeding, so the office has been conducting awareness and sanitation campaigns to prevent the further spread of the disease.
The Public Health Office has urged people to protect themselves from mosquito bites, prevent water from accumulating in and around their homes and surroundings, and wear long-sleeved clothing. It has also advised people experiencing symptoms such as fever, headache and body aches to visit a health facility for testing and treatment.
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